I’ve been very lax in my blogging of late, so felt I should show you what I’ve been up to. I’ve been experimenting with new bits and bobs, including hand spun yarn and buttons…..

single printed buttons to spell out words…..’cosy’

hand-dyed, handspun BFL fleece…..

handwoven, tabby weave covered button.

possible design for cushion cover.

I’m also glad to report that Elena Costella‘s lovely yarn emporium is open again after all the dreadful flooding we had recently. Elena, Leslie and all the willing helpers really worked hard to get the shop open again as soon as possible, so I hope everyone rushes down to replenish their yarn stash.

My loom is unfolded and ready for action. I’m going to have a bash at some warp dyeing and have a folder of design ideas to try out. Not all my activities have been wool related. I made some yummy scones, using the River Cottage recipe, but replaced the cream with milk, and apple, rhubarb and ginger jam to top them off. There was also some oranges in need of using, so they were turned into spiced marmalade.

Check out these bad boys!! Big and crunchy on the outside and fluffy as a fluffy thing in the middle.

I was never keen on Rhubarb and Ginger as a child, but the addition of Apple made this lighter and really more-ish.

I spiced up the marmalade with some nutmeg, two cloves, and a little mixed spice. I don’t like sweet marmalade, so the spices soften the sharpness of the fruit.

They are all residing in a wee cupboard in the kitchen, which Alan has renamed, ‘Bob Marley’……well there is jammin’.

It’s my first ‘funky friday’. I hope to bring a new ‘brought to you by…’ every week. It might be things I have, covet, find or just think are funny or inspiring. In honour of my new orange hair, here’s the first series of images……

orange insoles in baffie’s……super cosy and 3 new pairs up for grabs here.

orange thread…..

orange marigolds and California Poppies…

my lovely orange uke…..

orange nails…..

orange socks….

and finally, an orange scarf. Hand dyed and knitted by yours truly. Have a funky friday, everyone. :o)